Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in K1N
Benjamin F Armstrong
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty is a blend of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Change starts with the relationship that we form in the therapy and then continues by building useful skills in and outside of our sessions. In practice this means that I fit best with clients who are interested in (1) understanding more about their thoughts and emotions while also (2) taking clear steps to improve their mental and physical well-being. My job as the therapist is to provide a warm and caring environment to support the client in this process.
My specialty is a blend of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Change starts with the relationship that we form in the therapy and then continues by building useful skills in and outside of our sessions. In practice this means that I fit best with clients who are interested in (1) understanding more about their thoughts and emotions while also (2) taking clear steps to improve their mental and physical well-being. My job as the therapist is to provide a warm and caring environment to support the client in this process.
Mélissa Lafrance
Registered Psychotherapist, MÉd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
My approach is client centred, I use evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, tailored to your individual needs, such as: CBT, DBT, ACT, Compassion focused therapy, Mindfulness, etc.
I specialize in mental health support for post-secondary students, including those in college, university, medical school, graduate studies, fellowships & recent graduates. As a psychotherapist with over 14 years of experince working at the University of Ottawa in both mental health & career counselling, I am passionate about assisting you in prioritizing your mental health and overall well-being. My aim is to establish a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we can develop the necessary tools to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
My approach is client centred, I use evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, tailored to your individual needs, such as: CBT, DBT, ACT, Compassion focused therapy, Mindfulness, etc.
I specialize in mental health support for post-secondary students, including those in college, university, medical school, graduate studies, fellowships & recent graduates. As a psychotherapist with over 14 years of experince working at the University of Ottawa in both mental health & career counselling, I am passionate about assisting you in prioritizing your mental health and overall well-being. My aim is to establish a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we can develop the necessary tools to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Laurinda Cheng
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach that uses techniques from Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness-based therapies, and Cognitive Therapy.
I believe it takes great courage to explore our experiences, confront our problems, and dare to change ourselves. I aim to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where we can deeply engage with the issues you have brought to therapy. I am based in Ottawa providing individual counselling/psychotherapy services virtually in English to individuals 18 years of age and older in Ontario. I welcome clients of all backgrounds. I am allied to the BIPOC, LGBTQ, non-monogamous, and kink communities. I am also a provider for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program for First Nations and Inuit.
I use an integrative approach that uses techniques from Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness-based therapies, and Cognitive Therapy.
I believe it takes great courage to explore our experiences, confront our problems, and dare to change ourselves. I aim to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where we can deeply engage with the issues you have brought to therapy. I am based in Ottawa providing individual counselling/psychotherapy services virtually in English to individuals 18 years of age and older in Ontario. I welcome clients of all backgrounds. I am allied to the BIPOC, LGBTQ, non-monogamous, and kink communities. I am also a provider for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program for First Nations and Inuit.
Lisa A Zimmerman
Registered Psychotherapist, MHS, BA, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
I use evidence based treatments including mindfulness meditation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
All of us will face emotional issues, difficulties in relationships, loss or other stressors at some point in their lives. Learning skills to deal with these challenges effectively can make a huge difference to how much enjoyment and satisfaction we can get out of life. It is important to me to provide an opportunity for people to be able to explore their concerns safely and without judgement. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to improve their emotional health and sense of well being. Sessions currently conducted online and in person. Session
I use evidence based treatments including mindfulness meditation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
All of us will face emotional issues, difficulties in relationships, loss or other stressors at some point in their lives. Learning skills to deal with these challenges effectively can make a huge difference to how much enjoyment and satisfaction we can get out of life. It is important to me to provide an opportunity for people to be able to explore their concerns safely and without judgement. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to improve their emotional health and sense of well being. Sessions currently conducted online and in person. Session
Isidora Campos
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
I have training in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Neurofeedback, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize authentic and honest communication, fostering a safe environment where difficult things feel safe to talk about. With compassion as my compass, I balance acceptance-based strategies with methods for change, aiming to support clients as they work at their own pace toward building a life they find worth living, and realize about their capacity to shape their own narratives to transform challenges into opportunities for personal evolution.
I have training in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Neurofeedback, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize authentic and honest communication, fostering a safe environment where difficult things feel safe to talk about. With compassion as my compass, I balance acceptance-based strategies with methods for change, aiming to support clients as they work at their own pace toward building a life they find worth living, and realize about their capacity to shape their own narratives to transform challenges into opportunities for personal evolution.
Emma Showers
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
To counter these experiences, I promote authenticity, strengths, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed, powerless, or hopeless? This might be leaving you feeling distressed to the point that it is impacting your daily functioning and relationships. Everyone has unique life experiences that sometimes leave us feeling like there is nobody who understands what is happening to you, and unsure of how to move through it. I work with clients who have faced social injustice, systemic oppression, and trauma. I also work with those who are looking to overcome feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness through the exploration of your experiences and working towards post-traumatic growth.
To counter these experiences, I promote authenticity, strengths, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed, powerless, or hopeless? This might be leaving you feeling distressed to the point that it is impacting your daily functioning and relationships. Everyone has unique life experiences that sometimes leave us feeling like there is nobody who understands what is happening to you, and unsure of how to move through it. I work with clients who have faced social injustice, systemic oppression, and trauma. I also work with those who are looking to overcome feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness through the exploration of your experiences and working towards post-traumatic growth.
Jamieson Eakin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
Our sessions may involve mindfulness and somatic work like breath work, grounding, or even some movement or creative expression that fits your interests and goals, as well as implementing new skills, and resources, and drawing on supports.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and creative expression to manage complex thoughts and emotions, and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making, the importance of self-efficacy, and perceived control of experiences in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Our sessions may involve mindfulness and somatic work like breath work, grounding, or even some movement or creative expression that fits your interests and goals, as well as implementing new skills, and resources, and drawing on supports.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and creative expression to manage complex thoughts and emotions, and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making, the importance of self-efficacy, and perceived control of experiences in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Shauna Daly
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
Right now our world is at a new level of unpredictability and may be triggering uncomfortable feelings. I am here to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences within transitions life presents. In our work together we practice and reflect on the integration of new strategies to meet your needs on a deeper level, often involving mindfulness and self-compassion, trauma informed somatic experiencing, and attachment and ego-state (i.e. inner child & critic) therapeutic approaches.
Right now our world is at a new level of unpredictability and may be triggering uncomfortable feelings. I am here to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences within transitions life presents. In our work together we practice and reflect on the integration of new strategies to meet your needs on a deeper level, often involving mindfulness and self-compassion, trauma informed somatic experiencing, and attachment and ego-state (i.e. inner child & critic) therapeutic approaches.
Lindsay Daou
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is mainly grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma informed therapy.
Accepting new clients! I offer a warm and supportive counselling style, meeting my clients wherever they are in their healing journey. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, recognizing that everyone has the ability within themselves to reach the goals they set in therapy.
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is mainly grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma informed therapy.
Accepting new clients! I offer a warm and supportive counselling style, meeting my clients wherever they are in their healing journey. I approach therapy as a collaborative process, recognizing that everyone has the ability within themselves to reach the goals they set in therapy.
Pierre Kénel Bercy
MBA, MA, CCC, CCPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
I use different techniques such as mindfulness, CBT, EFT, IMAGO, Gestalt etc.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* - Are you going through a rough period in your life and questioning your existence? Are you having difficulties coping with your day to day activities and decisions you need to make? Are you living with anxiety and depression? Are you having difficulties adapting to your new life reality? Are you having spiritual issues and feeling lost in life? Are you looking for improvement in your couple or family relationship?
I use different techniques such as mindfulness, CBT, EFT, IMAGO, Gestalt etc.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* - Are you going through a rough period in your life and questioning your existence? Are you having difficulties coping with your day to day activities and decisions you need to make? Are you living with anxiety and depression? Are you having difficulties adapting to your new life reality? Are you having spiritual issues and feeling lost in life? Are you looking for improvement in your couple or family relationship?
Laura Arsenault-Perera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based strategies, EMDR, Trauma-Informed Care, and a bit of humour.
The stressors we experience can significantly impact us. You may feel anxious, have recurring thoughts, and struggle with moving forward. You may become overwhelmed and have difficulty staying organized. Let's identify what is holding you back from change. Coping with and managing this can be difficult to do alone. In therapy, we can aim to develop strategies to make things easier for you. I take a genuine and warm, client-centred approach when working with teenagers, students, & adults.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based strategies, EMDR, Trauma-Informed Care, and a bit of humour.
The stressors we experience can significantly impact us. You may feel anxious, have recurring thoughts, and struggle with moving forward. You may become overwhelmed and have difficulty staying organized. Let's identify what is holding you back from change. Coping with and managing this can be difficult to do alone. In therapy, we can aim to develop strategies to make things easier for you. I take a genuine and warm, client-centred approach when working with teenagers, students, & adults.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
Waitlist for new clients
I operate primarily from a trauma-informed, client-centred approach, with emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, ready for change? I am here to provide a safe and comfortable space where we can explore your concerns together. Whether you are struggling with self-acceptance, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or otherwise, these concerns may be negatively impacting your quality of life. Therapy can help. Through our work together, we will strive to reduce the symptoms causing you distress and do our best to create positive change to lead to a life that is more rewarding, fulfilling, and valuable for you.
I operate primarily from a trauma-informed, client-centred approach, with emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, ready for change? I am here to provide a safe and comfortable space where we can explore your concerns together. Whether you are struggling with self-acceptance, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or otherwise, these concerns may be negatively impacting your quality of life. Therapy can help. Through our work together, we will strive to reduce the symptoms causing you distress and do our best to create positive change to lead to a life that is more rewarding, fulfilling, and valuable for you.
Geoff Pross
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1N
My training in multiple modalities, CBT, DBT, addictions, mindfulness and more means there's science behind the rapport.
My clients are looking to lead a balanced life with the perspective and tools to face challenges with resilience and optimism. Addictions, anxiety, depression, or negative thinking might be getting in the way of relationship or life goals. My clients are hoping to find practical problem solving in their sessions with me but also build bigger picture thinking and perhaps even get into the big philosophical questions that are a part of making life feel worth living. They value a genuine, human experience with an open-minded, culturally sensitive supporter, that allows them to tap into their own resources for long term well-being.
My training in multiple modalities, CBT, DBT, addictions, mindfulness and more means there's science behind the rapport.
My clients are looking to lead a balanced life with the perspective and tools to face challenges with resilience and optimism. Addictions, anxiety, depression, or negative thinking might be getting in the way of relationship or life goals. My clients are hoping to find practical problem solving in their sessions with me but also build bigger picture thinking and perhaps even get into the big philosophical questions that are a part of making life feel worth living. They value a genuine, human experience with an open-minded, culturally sensitive supporter, that allows them to tap into their own resources for long term well-being.
Crystal Tierney
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CYT500
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
Spring 2024 - April 3rd! Yoga & Skills Building Group - Details below! I support young adults impacted by childhood adversity & interpersonal trauma. This work may include befriending the body, addressing negative self-image, managing interpersonal relationships, and coping with heightened feelings or numbness. Together we can work with body-based and mindfulness approaches, and build upon your restorative practices. Let's work together to reconnect you to a sense of safety and feelings of comfort in your body.
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Marco Vinicio Castillo
MA, ND
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
I also aid myself in various other therapeutic styles such as Logotherapy, Mindfulness, ACT, NLP, Positive Psychology and Spirituality.
The unexamined life creates more suffering not only for ourselves but for those around us. By examining it, we will see that life gets better, easier, more attuned. In turn, we feel better, which translates into greater decisions and an overall more skillful way of being. Due to life's constant fluctuations, we will find ourselves in periods where we hurt and may be overwhelmed by it. It is during these times where we may realize that we may have missed a manual on how to live and we may comprehend that "The Good Life" is not an instinct, but a learned skill.
I also aid myself in various other therapeutic styles such as Logotherapy, Mindfulness, ACT, NLP, Positive Psychology and Spirituality.
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Angela Seabourne
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for reviewing my profile. The first step to feeling better is to find the right therapeutic match for you. That means finding a therapist you connect with and feel respected by. It is NOT always easy. Yes, there are many excellent therapists, and I consider myself one of them. However, the right therapeutic fit (therapist and client) for one person may be the wrong fit necessarily for another. For this reason, I invite you to a complimentary online or phone meeting first where we can get to know each other and/or you can ask any questions you may.
Hello and thank you for reviewing my profile. The first step to feeling better is to find the right therapeutic match for you. That means finding a therapist you connect with and feel respected by. It is NOT always easy. Yes, there are many excellent therapists, and I consider myself one of them. However, the right therapeutic fit (therapist and client) for one person may be the wrong fit necessarily for another. For this reason, I invite you to a complimentary online or phone meeting first where we can get to know each other and/or you can ask any questions you may.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, ABA, CCC, PMP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1N
Soteldo Psychotherapy (Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic). My name is Raquel Soteldo, a Registered Psychotherapist, MA, ABA, PMP. I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician who works with Trauma-related symptoms: High Anxiety, Unhealthy attachments and relationships either within the family, romantic or workplace interaction. I work with individuals to secure attachments to self, leave insecure/anxious attachments to abusive people, and establish new/better attachments to the world. I work with undiagnosed ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and C-PTSD/Trauma. To book pls email me or use soteldotherapy.securevideo.com/Book.
Soteldo Psychotherapy (Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic). My name is Raquel Soteldo, a Registered Psychotherapist, MA, ABA, PMP. I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician who works with Trauma-related symptoms: High Anxiety, Unhealthy attachments and relationships either within the family, romantic or workplace interaction. I work with individuals to secure attachments to self, leave insecure/anxious attachments to abusive people, and establish new/better attachments to the world. I work with undiagnosed ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and C-PTSD/Trauma. To book pls email me or use soteldotherapy.securevideo.com/Book.
Jessica Bastonnais, Therapie Sanare Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MSS, TS
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
I specialize in therapy for men! I also work with women and people, regardless of their gender identification, sexual orientation, their ethnic and cultural background! :) Do you feel trapped? Nobody understands you? You have tried everything but nothing works? You've said it, shouted it, screamed it but no one heard you? It is difficult or impossible to say no without feeling guilty? You have been told that crying is for the weak? You've been told that something is wrong with you? I can help you work through all of this and help you become yourself again! I also offer ADHD coaching and couple's therapy (for Ontario's residents)
I specialize in therapy for men! I also work with women and people, regardless of their gender identification, sexual orientation, their ethnic and cultural background! :) Do you feel trapped? Nobody understands you? You have tried everything but nothing works? You've said it, shouted it, screamed it but no one heard you? It is difficult or impossible to say no without feeling guilty? You have been told that crying is for the weak? You've been told that something is wrong with you? I can help you work through all of this and help you become yourself again! I also offer ADHD coaching and couple's therapy (for Ontario's residents)
Rosalie P Lamarre
Registered Social Worker, M Sc, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
Empathy, compassion and safety are my core values for developing a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My personal philosophy is to honor and consider each individual’s uniqueness, strengths, values and authenticity while supporting and encouraging vulnerability, compassion and courage in the counseling process.
Empathy, compassion and safety are my core values for developing a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My personal philosophy is to honor and consider each individual’s uniqueness, strengths, values and authenticity while supporting and encouraging vulnerability, compassion and courage in the counseling process.
Maeve Blake
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1N
In the chaos of the world we live in, it can be easy to feel lost and confused. For all of us, there are times when we will need additional support from someone with whom we can genuinely connect in a safe and non-judgemental space. Someone who will not just listen, but actually hear. Someone who will always do their utmost to understand. Someone who will walk beside us as we find our way out of confusion and into clarity. Someone who might help us to see things we've missed along the way. I hope I can be that someone for you.
In the chaos of the world we live in, it can be easy to feel lost and confused. For all of us, there are times when we will need additional support from someone with whom we can genuinely connect in a safe and non-judgemental space. Someone who will not just listen, but actually hear. Someone who will always do their utmost to understand. Someone who will walk beside us as we find our way out of confusion and into clarity. Someone who might help us to see things we've missed along the way. I hope I can be that someone for you.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.